South Dakota launches DEA prescription drug take-back day

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 22:44 · Archive

South Dakota residents can drop off unused and expired prescription drugs on Saturday as part of the DEA's 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. More than 140 drop-off locations will be available across South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota, with over 4,400 collection sites operating nationwide.

The initiative aims to reduce the risk of accidental poisonings and prevent drug abuse by safely disposing of unneeded medications. Locations will accept tablets, capsules, patches, liquid medications sealed in their original containers and other forms of prescription medications.

Emily's Hope is partnering with Lewis Drug in Sioux Falls for the event, where residents can drop off medication at any Sioux Falls location. The organisation will distribute free Naloxone kits and drug disposal resources to participants. Several law enforcement agencies are also participating in the take-back day.

How it is being reported

• SF residents encouraged to clean out medicine cabinetsSIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)-- If you have any old or unused medications, this weekend is a good time to get rid of them.Saturday is Drug Take Back Day. The nationwide initiative helps prevent prescription drugs from ending up in the wrong hands.Emily's Hope is partnering with Lewis Drug tomorrow for the event. You can drop [...]Keloland · 23 Oct, 22:07
• South Dakota locations open Saturday for DEA prescription drug take-back daySouth Dakotans can drop off unused and expired prescription drugs on Saturday as part of the DEA’s 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.Dakotanewsnow · 23 Oct, 16:58

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